INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST H & HS-9/24/2008
Supersedes Instructions & Parts List H & HS-8/21/2008
H & HS
Single Action – External Mix –
Siphon Feed Airbrushes
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS
H HS
INTRODUCTION:
Paasche® model H Airbrush features machined Brass Body and
Nickel Silver Color Part, simplicity of design and ease in operation. The
HS is the same Airbrush with the added feature of a threaded swivel nut
connector for locking the Bottle Assembly in position, thus offering even
greater flexibility in movement. The air and color feeds are independent
and adjustable to give a fixed line, shade or stipple effect.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
Approximate Working Pressures:
• 20 lbs. or Less: Stipple and granulated effects, pressure will
vary with viscosity of fluid.
• 20 to 30 lbs.: Medium consistency water colors, inks & dyes.
• 30 lbs. or More: Heavy fluids, acrylics, reduced lacquers,
varnishes, paints or ceramic glaze.
Sizes:
• H-1 Color Part and HC-1 Aircap for light fluids.
• H-3 Color Part and HC-3 Aircap for medium fluids.
• H-5 Color Part and HC-5 Aircap for heavier fluids.
1. Attach hose to air supply and allow air to blow a few seconds.
Shut off before attaching to Airbrush. This procedure will
remove dirt from airline and hose.
Caution: Hold firmly and point away from face.
2. Attach AC-20 (1/8"-1/4"-40) thread Coupling to the Airbrush.
3. Attach Color Cup or Bottle to HN-1, 3, or 5 Needle by exerting
a firm twisting motion to fit tapered tube securely into tapered
Needle inlet. For HNS-1, 3 or 5 fasten swivel nut to threaded
coupling on bottle. To remove Color Cup from HN- Needle,
exert a backwards twisting pulling motion.
4. Fill Color Cup or Bottle 1/2 to 3/4 full. Use eyedropper or
brush for adding small amounts of color to metal color cup.
When using Color Bottle, vent hole must be kept open.
5. To Spray, hold Airbrush like a pencil comfortably between
thumb and forefinger using middle finger as a guide and
support. Like writing, hold forefinger easily on H-155 Finger
Button and Press to open air valve.
Paasche Airbrush Company
4311 North Normandy Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634-1395
Phone: 773-867-9191 • Fax: 773-867-9198
Website: paascheairbrush.com
E-Mail: info@paascheairbrush.com
WARNING: Spray materials may be harmful if inhaled or allowed
to come into contact with the skin or eyes. Consult the product
label and Material Safety Data Sheet supplied for the spray
material. Follow all safety precautions. CAUTION: Well Ventilated
Area Required to remove fumes, dust or overspray. Secure airhose
to Airbrush with V-62 Wrench for safety and to prevent air leaks.
M a x i m u m A i r P r e s s u r e 7 5 P. S . I .
6. Regulate volume of color and size of spray by rotating HT-1,
3 or 5 Tip clockwise to increase and counter clockwise to
decrease flow of color.
7. Stipple Adjustment: Reducing the airline pressure is the easiest
method used when creating a stippled effect with the airbrush.
Pressure can be reduced by allowing air to bleed (be released) from
any of the following items: D535 Bleeder Valve on the D500
Compressor, 3A Needle Valve installed on the H-128A Valve Casing
of the Airbrush or the Escape Valve on the D Compressor.
8. To adjust for heavier fluids, turn tip wide open, loosen set
screw, slide needle back to obtain better flow.
CARE AND CLEANING
1. Pour any remaining color back into its original container.
2. Wipe Color Cup or Bottle clean, using cloth moistened with
proper solvent.
3. Hold Airbrush at a downward angle and put a few drops of
solvent through the H- or HS- Color Adjusting Part Assembly.
To flush out the remaining color in the H or HS Color Adjusting
Part Assembly, apply pressure to the H-155 Finger Button.
4. Apply a tiny dab of Vaseline to the H- or HS- Color Adjusting
Part and HC- Aircap threads every two or three months to
prevent color build up and consequent freezing of the Color
Adjusting Part Assembly and Aircap.
HOW TO OPEN CLOGGED FLUID PASSAGES
1. Agitate color in Bottle Assembly by placing finger momentarily
over HC- Aircap while air is passing through the Airbrush.
This will blow color back into bottle thus opening clogged fluid
passages. Do not do this with a cup as color may blow
out of cup.
2. Should H-1, 3 or 5 Color Adjusting Part Assembly become
clogged, loosen H-153 Set Screw, unscrew HT-1, 3 or 5 Tip
from HN- or HNS- Needle, gently pull back through ball-
shaped support and remove Tip.
3. Clean Parts carefully, using nothing harder than a wooden
toothpick.
4. To reassemble, reverse this procedure, making sure the
shoulder of the Needle seats up against ball-shaped support.
5. If the needle and tip are completely clogged, soak in a closed
bottle of proper solvent until clean.
Printed in the U.S.A.
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H and HS—NEW MODEL REPLACEMENT PARTS

Item Part No. Description
1. HC-1,3,5 Aircap (Select Size)
2 3A-4 “O” Ring
3. H-1,3,5 Color Adjusting Part (Select Size)
HS-1,3,5 Color Adjusting Part (Select Size)
4. HT-1,3,5 Tip (Select Size)
5. H-185 Packing
6. H-184 Nut
7. HN-1,3,5 Needle (Select Size)
HNS-1,3,5 Needle W/Swivel Nut (Select Size)
8. H-153 Set Screw (Stainless Steel)
9. H-150N Shell (Includes H-128A)
10. H-155 Finger Button
11. H-143 Handle (Nylon)
12. HVL-202 Metal Handle w/Cut-Out, “O” Ring (Optional)
12a. VL-224 “O” Ring for HVL-202 Handle
13. HVL-203 Stubby Length Metal Handle (Optional)
14. H-128A Valve Casing
H and HS Airbrush Metal Color Cups, 15. H-192A Valve Plunger w/ A-53 Valve Washer
Glass and Plastic Bottle Assemblies 16. A-53 Valve Washer (Pack of 6)
* Plastic Cover, Metal Tube and Glass Bottle. 17. A-22 Valve Spring
** Plastic Cover, Tube and Bottle. 18. A-23A Air Valve Nut
*** Aluminum Cover and Cup. 19. F-186 Wrench
20. A-34 Hanger
21. V-62 Wrench
H and HS—Old Style Replacement Parts
22. H-175A Air Valve Assembly
23. A-23A Air Vavle Nut
24. A-22 Valve Spring
25. H-21A Valve Plunger
26. A-52 Valve Washer (Dozen)
27. H-128A Valve Casing
28. A-143 Needle Guide Spring
29. H-156 Stipple Adjuster
30. H-157 Finger Lever Assembly

H and HS Cover Assemblies and Gaskets

31. H1 1oz. H Cover Assembly
33. HS1 1oz. HS Cover Assembly
5-G 1oz. Gasket
34. H1/2 1/2 oz. H Cover Assem. W/Gasket
3-JG 3 oz. Gasket (Use W/2 oz.)
37. H3 3 oz. H Cover Assembly
PCH3 NYLON Cover Assembly
39. HS3 3 oz. HS Cover Assembly
H & HS Airbrush Airhoses with Factory Installed Couplings PCHS3 NYLON Cover Assembly
and replacement Couplings for field installation. 3-JG 3 oz. Gasket

Air Hoses W/Factory Installed Couplings

40. A-1/8 Braided Air Hose W/Couplings
41. HP-1/8 PVC-Red Plastic Hose W/Couplings
Couplings-Old Style Replacements
42. AC-20 1/8"-1/4"-40 Coupling (To Airbrush)
43. AC-1/8 -1/4" Coupling (To Compressor)